Some of the most common questions we receive are about what tests are required to teach Bilingual Education or Spanish (Spanish as a foreign/world language).
This post will clarify what is required to teach Bilingual Education.
*Core Subjects EC-6 or Core Subjects 4-8 (depending on the grade level to be taught)
*Bilingual Education Supplemental
*Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT)
*Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) EC-12
Now you probably need to know where to buy study material for these exams.
We offer an excellent study guide for the Core Subjects EC-6, Bilingual Education Supplemental, and BTLPT at www.coresubjects.net or at www.texeshelp.blogspot.com
If you are going to take the Core Subjects 4-8, we recommend the guide by www.passthetexes.com
For the PPR EC-12, we like the guide by REA, which is available on Amazon.
WE also offer tutoring for all of the exams listed above. Email Courtney at schonefeldcourtney@gmail.com to set up a session.
Texas Teacher Today: Tips and Study Material for the BTLPT Spanish 190, LOTE Spanish 613, Bilingual Education Supplemental 164, Core Subjects EC-6 291, and English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 117 Exams
Wednesday 2 January 2019
Friday 28 December 2018
BTLPT Test Dates
The BTLPT will be offered again from December 31, 2018 until January 13, 2019. The scores will be released January 25. Keep in mind that job fairs start in March, so this is the perfect time to pass your exam. You may save 10 percent of BTLPT study material with the code EPP10. If you would like to schedule tutoring, email Courtney at schonefeldcourtney@gmail.com Best of luck!
Thursday 6 December 2018
Getting a Job with Core Subjects EC-6
Are you studying for the Core Subjects EC-6 and want to get a job teaching elementary school? You might think you have to wait until the next school year to be hired. However, many districts hire in December and January. Houston ISD alone has over 100 teaching positions posted! Now is a great time to study and pass your test so you will be eligible for jobs.
One thing you should know is that a lot of people want to teach elementary school. As a result, it is important to make yourself as marketable as possible. Here are some ways you can maximize your chance of being hired:
*Substitute teach and build relationships at the schools. Get to know the teachers, administrators, and administrative assistants. Be sure to let them know you are studying for your exam and hope to be hired in that district as a teacher.
*After you pass the Core Subjects EC-6 exam, consider taking the ESL and/or Special Education exam to be eligible for more jobs, and to be more appealing as a candidate for "regular" elementary school jobs.
*Volunteer with children so you have that experience to list on your resume.
*Create a professional resume and educational philosophy.
*Once you pass your exam, apply everywhere. Hand deliver your resume to schools (unless they have a policy against it).
One thing you should know is that a lot of people want to teach elementary school. As a result, it is important to make yourself as marketable as possible. Here are some ways you can maximize your chance of being hired:
*Substitute teach and build relationships at the schools. Get to know the teachers, administrators, and administrative assistants. Be sure to let them know you are studying for your exam and hope to be hired in that district as a teacher.
*After you pass the Core Subjects EC-6 exam, consider taking the ESL and/or Special Education exam to be eligible for more jobs, and to be more appealing as a candidate for "regular" elementary school jobs.
*Volunteer with children so you have that experience to list on your resume.
*Create a professional resume and educational philosophy.
*Once you pass your exam, apply everywhere. Hand deliver your resume to schools (unless they have a policy against it).
Friday 6 April 2018
Studying for the LOTE Pedagogy Section
Are you preparing for the LOTE Spanish 613 exam? Or any of the TExES LOTE (French, German, etc.)?
For most test takers, the most challenging portion is the pedagogy/instruction and assessment.
Even native speakers who attended school in Mexico, Spain, or other countries have failed this exam. Even though their Spanish is excellent, they did not learn the pedagogy section! We offer a digital course to help you prepare for the pedagogy section, as well as the lesson plan. You will learn about second language acquisition theories, instruction techniques, foreign language programs, and important people and concepts you need to know for the exam. This section is the same for all LOTE exams (French, Spanish, etc.), so you can benefit even if you are taking a different LOTE.
In addition, you will see an example of a lesson plan that would earn a perfect score, and have the opportunity to upload your own lesson plan and receive feedback on how to improve your score.
Interested? Enroll at campus.educadium.com/texeshelp/
We also offer phone tutoring, and in the 30 minute session we go over tips and strategies to help you make the most of your independent study time. We can also teach you where to put accent marks and explain concepts you do not understand about the pedagogy. Our tutor, Sandy, has passed the exam and is ready to help you!
For most test takers, the most challenging portion is the pedagogy/instruction and assessment.
Even native speakers who attended school in Mexico, Spain, or other countries have failed this exam. Even though their Spanish is excellent, they did not learn the pedagogy section! We offer a digital course to help you prepare for the pedagogy section, as well as the lesson plan. You will learn about second language acquisition theories, instruction techniques, foreign language programs, and important people and concepts you need to know for the exam. This section is the same for all LOTE exams (French, Spanish, etc.), so you can benefit even if you are taking a different LOTE.
In addition, you will see an example of a lesson plan that would earn a perfect score, and have the opportunity to upload your own lesson plan and receive feedback on how to improve your score.
Interested? Enroll at campus.educadium.com/texeshelp/
We also offer phone tutoring, and in the 30 minute session we go over tips and strategies to help you make the most of your independent study time. We can also teach you where to put accent marks and explain concepts you do not understand about the pedagogy. Our tutor, Sandy, has passed the exam and is ready to help you!
Monday 12 June 2017
Wednesday 10 May 2017
Monday 20 June 2016
New LOTE Spanish 613 Pedagogy Course
Great news! There is a new digital course to help you pass the pedagogy section of the LOTE Spanish 613 exam. This will prepare you for the multiple choice questions in the instruction/assessment (pedagogy) section, and will also show you how to write an effective lesson plan. A sample lesson plan and tips are provided, and then you have the opportunity to upload your own lesson plan and receive specific feedback on how to improve your score.
Enroll here:
http://campus.educadium.com/
Enroll here:
http://campus.educadium.com/
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